Workshop And Clinics

Basic Service £30.00

Recommended every 3 to 6 months, depending on use.

Suitable for bikes whose systems are out of adjustment, or for riders who just want the re-assurance of a regular check over. You will gain peace of mind knowing that your gears are running smoothly, your tyres are safe, and that your brakes are in full working order.

As well as checking your brakes & gears, we will make sure that the torque is correct on all bolts, and that everything is lubed up and safe to ride.

Our mechanic will highlight any obvious problems that would fall outside the scope of the Basic Service when you check your bike in. We will also advise you if during the service, we find any parts that ought to be replaced, and gain your agreement before any further work is carried out. The price of any new parts fitted will be added on to the price of the Stage One Service, except for inner cables which are provided free of charge.

• Check & adjust gears
• Check & adjust brakes
• Check & inflate tyres
• Check torque on bolts
• Check & adjust steering
• Free inner cables if required

Major Service £50.00

Recommended every 12 months, depending on use.

We recommend this Major Service for bikes whose systems need a lot of adjustment and who may require a number of key parts replacing.

The work that we carry out is detailed below, in addition the fitting of all the common consumables such as tyres, tubes, wheels, control cables, brake pads, chain, rear sprockets is included, you only pay for parts. We also strip and re-grease the headset and true the wheels, as well as carrying out a general health check on the whole bike.

A Major service does not include the overhaul of any internal assemblies on the bike such as hub gears, hub bearings and suspension forks. These are charged extra at the full labour rate. If you do need any additional internal work then consider a Level Three Service.

In addition to Basic Service the following work is done;

• Check & adjust bearings if required
• Check torque all nuts and bolts
• Strip & re-grease headset
• True wheels
• Free inner cables if required
• 6 month guarantee on all work done
• One year warranty on new parts fitted

Beginner’s Clinics

Would you like to learn how to make basic repairs, or are you a new or an inexperienced cyclist? This is a great workshop to learn everything from lubing a chain, to fixing a flat tyre and understanding how to make minor adjustments to your gears & brakes, we will also show you how to identify problems requiring professional attention, and talk through the key parts that will require routine maintenance to ensure long and trouble free cycling.

The clinics are usually around 2 to 3 hours, and will involve a mixture of hands-on work and discussion. All tools and equipment will be provided, this clinic is limited to 6 people, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Price for this course is £10, but included in the price is a free puncture repair kit.

Upcoming Dates;

• Thursday 18th Sept
• Thursday 25th Sept

Please e-mail or call the store to hold your place.

Intermediate Clinic

You will already be familiar with the basic elements of bike maintenance - this clinic will focus on more specific maintenance and repair topics, this will typically include items such as how to adjust headsets, bottom brackets, wheel truing, brake adjustment and gear adjustment, including fitting new cables and fine tuning front and rear mechanisms.

The clinic is usually around 4 hours, and will involve a mixture of hands-on work and discussion. All tools and equipment will be provided, this clinic is limited to 4 people, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Price for this course is £25, for which you will also receive a free copy of the fabulous ‘Big Blue Book Of Bicycle Repair’ from Park Tool worth £17.99 - this book provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for keeping any road or mountain bike running smoothly, and is packed with hundreds of photos.

Upcoming Dates;

• Thursday 2nd Oct
• Thursday 16th Oct

Please e-mail or call the store to hold your place.

Biking 4 Women

We have designed this clinic to provide the A to Z for any women new to cycling, or for those who just want to brush up on their skills, or who are planning on hitting the road or off-road trails this summer for the first time.

In this clinic, we will also show you how to do basic bicycle repairs including fixing a flat tyre, lubing your chain, and making some basic adjustments, all guaranteed to keep you safe and on the road.

During the clinic we will cover:

• How to chose a bike : Proportion, Anatomy, Power to weight
• Bike anatomy
• Mounting & dismounting your bike – clips, pedals and emergency stops
• Shifting
• Cornering
• Cadence, climbing and descending
• What to wear - clothing, helmets & saddles
• Nutrition
• Basic road repairs & tuning
• Planning a ride with friends

The clinic is usually around 4 hours, and will involve a mixture of hands-on work, discussion and lots of fun. All equipment will be provided, this clinic is limited to 6 people, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Price for this course is £20, for which you will also receive a free pair of Body Geometry Bike Gloves, worth £15. These gloves have been specifically designed for women and include a stitched Body Geometry gel pad, designed to reduce hand numbness.

Groups, Clubs, Schools & Teams

Do you belong to a school, a club, a triathlon team, or cycle with a group of friends? If you can't make it to one of our 559Active clinics, then maybe we can come to you. We will provide all the tools and work stands, and teach your group whatever elements of cycle maintenance and repair you want.

Every group’s needs vary, so come and talk to us so that we can tailor a session to your individual needs. Give us a call on 01291 626 126 to discuss. Price: £40 an hour.